Working from home
Etiquette goes beyond knowing which fork to use for the salad or sending ‘thank you’ notes. When it comes to business etiquette rules, there’s a set of behaviors that shows your level of professionalism. A minor misstep may not seem like much, but it can affect your career more than you expect. Indeed, learning about […]
It’s only natural to get into a food coma after you’ve eaten your lunch. However, do you often find yourself losing focus? Instead of feeling energized after taking a break, you end up feeling tired of working. Work fatigue goes beyond physical exhaustion—it’s being mentally drained. When this happens, your energy levels drop along with […]
According to the U.S. Census Bureau 2016 data, there were about 11 million stay-at-home parents. Of course, with social distancing regulations implemented around the country, that figure has become significantly higher. However, as quarantine rules relax in various cities, a lot of parents have no choice but to go back to their offices. With the […]
The virtual reality market is growing faster than many people think. According to IDC’s Guide on 2020 Worldwide Augmented and Virtual Reality Spending, it is forecasted to increase from $12 billion to $72.8 billion in 2024. After all, virtual reality is quickly getting adopted in various industries, including education, healthcare, real estate, and retail. So, […]
There’s no denying that COVID-19 has shaken up our lives in ways we didn’t expect, changing our perceptions of life and work. While the world was unprepared for mass remote work, it has been a success for most companies. However, despite all the positives that working remotely brings, managing employee discipline and performance are among […]
Contrary to popular thought, a cluttered desk is likely a sign of laziness, not of genius. The same is true for digital desks and workspaces. Did you notice that you spend a bit longer online these days? Are you knocking yourself on the head over being distracted by old and unnecessary files on your computer? […]
We don’t have to work from home forever. If you’ve been considering the move, you’ve no doubt heard about the many pros of remote work. It saves cost, encourages flexibility and autonomy, and allows workers to do their jobs with fewer disruptions. In fact, many studies have shown that, with the right tools, telecommuting can […]
How’s your home office space for remote work? Is it neat and organized, or is it cluttered with piles of items you’ve unknowingly accumulated? Perhaps, your makeshift home office is your couch or bed. The thing is, we were all caught up by the COVID-19 pandemic. What was one time a theoretical contraption turned into […]
2021 was still a dumpster fire of a year, but the remote work movement is one of the few good things that came out of it. With many forced into the virtual environment, most people finally got to experience the benefits of working from home first-hand. Unfortunately, many companies are now moving back their operations […]
It has been almost a year since the COVID-19 pandemic forced companies to let their employees work from home. Naturally, many took this opportunity to go back to their home states to cut back on their expenses. However, the longer an employee works from another state, the more likely they are to face new tax […]
Working from home was a growing movement even before the world was hit by the coronavirus pandemic. A Switzerland-based study found that about two-thirds of the total population around the world worked remotely at least once every week. The numbers multiplied fast in 2020 as the working-from-home economy started to take shape. By mid-2020 a whopping 42 percent […]
Before, having your couch as your office and the length of your hallway as your daily commute was just a dream. However, we live amidst the reality of COVID-19, isolation, and social distancing. Indeed, WFH or work from home is no longer a dream for many. What’s more, remote work arrangements are likely to stay. […]
Are you almost broke and looking for ways to make extra cash during these trying times? You are not alone. According to statistics published by the US Department of Labor, the unemployment rate rose by 10 percent to reach a record high of 14.7 percent in April. This translates to 23.1 million Americans. Economists say […]
Before, telecommuting was a rare privilege for select employees. However, the spread of COVID-19 has forced companies to move to this setup. Telecommuting has become necessary to maintain business continuity. While this is not a new concept, a lot of teams and companies are just learning how telecommuters work for the first time. Even as […]
